Simone Paget, Special to QMI Agency

Think sex ed is for teenagers? Think again. It’s possible that you are one of many adults in need of a sex ed refresher.

If dating as a 30-something has taught me anything, it’s that when it comes to sexual pleasure and safety, there are huge gaps in knowledge from one person to the next. From the Ivy League educated man who tried to convince me that the g-spot is “a myth” to the 43-year single dad of three, who insisted I “just trust him” instead of using a condom - yes, I’m looking at you guys.

“Adults need sex ed just as much as young people do,” writes Kate McCombs, a New York-based sex educator. “Sexual desires, needs, and physical functioning evolve over time and because of this, we humans need information to help us navigate those changes,” says McCombs.

As Elle Chase, a sex educator and coach based in Los Angeles explains, “It's shocking how few of us received any sex education growing up, let alone accurate and balanced sex education, especially, since it's an very large and inherent part of our human biology. When you know the facts, you are more likely to enjoy the sex you're having.”

Think sex ed is for teenagers? Think again. It’s possible that you are one of many adults in need of a sex ed refresher.

If dating as a 30-something has taught me anything, it’s that when it comes to sexual pleasure and safety, there are huge gaps in knowledge from one person to the next. From the Ivy League educated man who tried to convince me that the g-spot is “a myth” to the 43-year single dad of three, who insisted I “just trust him” instead of using a condom - yes, I’m looking at you guys.

“Adults need sex ed just as much as young people do,” writes Kate McCombs, a New York-based sex educator. “Sexual desires, needs, and physical functioning evolve over time and because of this, we humans need information to help us navigate those changes,” says McCombs.

As Elle Chase, a sex educator and coach based in Los Angeles explains, “It's shocking how few of us received any sex education growing up, let alone accurate and balanced sex education, especially, since it's an very large and inherent part of our human biology. When you know the facts, you are more likely to enjoy the sex you're having.”

Where to find sex education as an adult.

Workshops: From body-positivity to sexual techniques, many sex-positive businesses and organizations - like Good for Her or Come As You Are, both in Toronto, offer comprehensive workshops to help you enhance your sex life.
Feeling a bit shy?

Online Canadian retailers like Ohhh Canada, offer a wide array of books on sexuality that can be delivered.

Although there is a dearth of questionable sex-related material to be found on the internet, there are also lots of great, free resources for sexual education. For example, check out Elle Chase’s award winning blog Sex for Smarties, the ever informative kinkly.com, or brush up on your sex knowledge with real life advice from the writers of Scarleteen.